Every day at Lifehacker we hunt around for the clever tips that will bring out the inner MacGyver in all of us, and 2013 was a great year for finding new ways to use old or common things. Without further ado, here are the most popular clever uses, repurposing tips, and MacGyver tips of the year. »12/17/13 6:00pm 12/17/13 6:00pm

It happens to all of us at some point—our wine-fu fails us and we wind up pushing the cork back into a bottle instead of removing it, or we break the cork entirely. America's Test Kitchen has a simple solution that beats pouring bits of cork into your glass: grab some cheesecloth and a rubber band. »12/28/12 4:30am 12/28/12 4:30am

Got a splinter? If you've also got an egg, problem solved! How-to illustrator Yumi Sakugawa discovered that splinters come out a bit easier with the help of a small bit of eggshell. »9/17/12 12:00pm 9/17/12 12:00pm

If you don't have some kind of professional binding apparatus (or a stapler), you're in luck. Redditor blacksharpie figured out a clever binding trick that involves a rubber band and a paper clip. »9/05/12 3:30pm 9/05/12 3:30pm

One annoying feature of tape is that the end of the roll is generally difficult to grasp when you want to use it, and hence the invention of the tape dispenser. You won't have a dispenser for every roll, however, and in those situations how-to illustrator Yumi Sakugawa suggests that you use a toothpick. »7/26/12 11:00am 7/26/12 11:00am

If you accidentally shrunk a shirt (or other article of clothing) in the wash, there's a quick fix: soak it in warm water and hair conditioner, then stretch it back out to its proper size. »6/27/12 3:30pm 6/27/12 3:30pm

If you don't like the look of tie clips but want to make sure your tie doesn't wave all over the place, redditor Noobinacan has an alternative, invisible tie clipping method: use a paper clip. »6/05/12 5:00pm 6/05/12 5:00pm

Ever find yourself with your Mac or iPad power adapter, a bottle of beer, and nothing to open the beer with? Of course you have! Graphic designer Eva Giselle discovered that her iPad adapter—and from the looks of it, basically any Apple power adapter—makes for a great bottle opener. »5/03/12 10:30am 5/03/12 10:30am

Ever stumbled back to a hotel room only to realize your roommates have already gone to bed and locked the chain lock on the door? When no amount of knocking can get you in you can release that chain lock with a piece of string or floss. »5/03/12 6:30am 5/03/12 6:30am

Messenger bags and briefcases have the advantage of being at your side and easily accessible, plus you can sit down on a chair while wearing them. Still, many of us (myself included) prefer the good old backpack for comfort, aesthetics, and several other reason. If you'd rather not choose, however, Reddit user … »4/17/12 3:00pm 4/17/12 3:00pm

If you've got a medium-sized garbage can around the house, you've probably had some difficulty removing a full bag of trash because it presses up against the bin and the pressure makes the process difficult. Reddit user RIPDigg found a simple solution: drill a hole. »4/13/12 12:30pm 4/13/12 12:30pm

It's tough to clip your nails without sending the clippings flying across the room (or at least somewhere you don't want them), but Reddit user cecikierk has discovered a solution. If you wrap the inside of the clipper with tape, the clippings will stick to it. Just remove the tape when you're done and throw your… »4/03/12 2:00pm 4/03/12 2:00pm

Whether you've stripped a screw hole, drilled a hole bigger than your screw, or you're encountering any other series of events that's left you with a hole too big for a screw, reader wjglenn suggests using a matchstick as a quick fix. »12/01/10 3:00pm 12/01/10 3:00pm

We've all been there: you try to remove a sticker from something, and end up with a gluey mess even more annoying than the sticker itself. Luckily, you can wash that residue off with just a bit of vodka. »10/06/10 11:00am 10/06/10 11:00am

Nearly every smartphone lives and dies by its touchscreen, and if your touchscreen goes kaput, it's probably time to get a new phone or replacement screen. Until it arrives, consider an idea like reader Metalgeek's clever "iPhone Braille Adapter".»8/25/10 7:00am 8/25/10 7:00am